“Youth spend much of their time in school, so there has become a duty for schools to provide adequate facilities and instruments necessary to meet the social, emotional, educational, nutritional, and psychological needs of the students.

Educators, administrators, food producers, community members, and families will join together for Thursday’s three-hour workshop, which is made possible by the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences within The Ohio State University Extension program.

It’s a way to network, learn from one another, see what’s already being done, and brainstorm ideas for future initiatives.

“School districts have done amazing work stepping up to the challenges of producing 21st century learners who are ready to take on a plethora of challenges that are yet to be seen or understood,” Staubach said. “Ohio State University Extension has been an ally, helping school districts achieve these unforeseen challenges. Through the 4-H [Agri-Science in the City] program, thousands of children have experienced the power of self-directed exploration and project-based learning.”

Brittany York is a freelance writer, adjunct English composition instructor and server at Orchids at Palm Court. She loves travel and photography. Keep up with Brittany on Instagram @brittbrittbrittbrittany.